Tag Archives: Database Weekly

Improving Skills at Work

Posted on December 17, 2022 by way0utwest

A large part of the success I’ve had in my career has come from growing my skills, both technical and soft, throughout the years. I’ve always been driven to learn more and improve my ability to accomplish the tasks I’ve … Continue reading →

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How Important is Software?

Posted on October 1, 2022 by way0utwest

I have a mechanical gaming keyboard, not because I’m a gamer, but I did want to tactile, mechanical feel and I like the idea of lights on the keys. I’ve enjoyed the experience, but the software leaves something to be … Continue reading →

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New Cloud Licensing Limits

Posted on September 3, 2022 by way0utwest

Licensing is always a complex discussion with SQL Server. Depending on the way you run it, the edition, the version, whether you’ve purchased Software Assurance, and more, you might struggle to ensure you are in compliance with Microsoft’s terms. This … Continue reading →

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The Case for Patching

Posted on August 20, 2022 by way0utwest

Recently I was testing a feature in SQL Server on 2017 and 2019. There was supposed to be an improvement across versions, but I didn’t see it. Then I realized that I was on SQL Server 2019 CU 2 on … Continue reading →

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